LA Protests: Video of ‘Blackhawk Helicopter’ Dropping Off Boxes Sparks Alarm
A news report showing what appears to be a Blackhawk helicopter resupplying federal officials clashing with protesters who are demonstrating against immigration enforcement tactics has sparked alarm. Why It Matters Since his inauguration in January, President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping changes, mainly through executive orders, and has prioritized immigration control as a key pillar […]
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How to Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs Las Vegas Aces: Live Stream WNBA, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching sports. Ben Verbrugge Contributing Sports Network news article Based on […]
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Drinking Water Contamination Sparks Faucet Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) initiated a recall of about 24,000 kitchen faucets made by BASDEHEN and sold on Amazon.com, after tests showed these products could leach dangerous amounts of lead into drinking water. Why It Matters Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause irreversible health effects, particularly in young children, including […]
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Ernie Els and Retief Goosen’s Trump Visit Sparks Backlash—’Quite Troubling’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa took golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen to his White House meeting with Donald Trump but there has been some backlash to what they said there. Trump had asked Ramaphosa to bring along the sportsmen for the Oval Office meeting on Wednesday and while many South Africans praised Els and […]
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Mike Johnson Not Knowing ‘Anything’ About Trump Crypto Dinner Sparks Fury
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, sparked backlash on social media on Sunday after he said during a Sunday morning TV interview that he didn’t know “anything” about a crypto dinner hosted by President Donald Trump last week. Newsweek has reached out Johnson’s office for further comment on Sunday. Why It Matters Trump hosted […]
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Yogurt Recall Sparks Nationwide Warning
Yogurt parfaits from Knockroe Inc. have sparked a nationwide recall over concerns of undeclared almonds. Newsweek reached out to the company via phone Monday evening for comment and left a voicemail. Why It Matters Numerous recalls have been initiated in 2025 due to the potential for the following: damaged products, foodborne illness, contamination and undeclared […]
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Trump Firing Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Sparks Backlash Online
President Donald Trump has fired the first woman congressional librarian, Dr. Carla Hayden, after nearly a decade in the position, the Associated Press (AP) reports—and she was also the first Black person to hold the Senate-confirmed post. Newsweek reached out to the Library of Congress via email Thursday night for comment. Why It Matters Since […]
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Tyre Nichols Trial Verdict Sparks Fury: ‘Numb and Heartbroken’
On Wednesday three former Memphis police officers were acquitted on a slew of state charges relating to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, during a January 2023 traffic stop. The news sparked an angry response from some commentators on social media with Nina Turner, a former Democratic politician and fellow at […]
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Florida Walmart Shooting Sparks Mass Police Presence: What to Know
By Jordan King is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her current focus is on religion, health, food safety and population. She has covered the persecution of religions in the global south, fertility and birth rate issues around the world, multiple disease outbreaks in the U.S. and ongoing vaccination discourse. Jordan joined Newsweek in 2024 […]
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FBI Arrest of Milwaukee Judge Sparks Alarm From Trump Critics
A social media post by the FBI director announcing the arrest of a Milwaukee jurist on Friday was branded as a means to “intimidate other judges.” Democratic Wisconsin State Senator Chris Larson’s comment came after Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was detained by the FBI, accused of helping an illegal immigrant avoid arrest […]
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